Luna Composition Lab fellows taking part in a masterclass with Jennifer Koh on May 7th

Luna Composition Lab mentors and fellows alongside yMusic after a performance at Carnegie Hall on May 4th

Luna Composition Lab pairs these young composers (ages 13-18) with professional composers (Reid, Reena Esmail, Kristin Kuster, Tamar Muskal, and Gity Razaz) for one-on-one mentorship. I spoke with Mazzoli and Reid via Skype about the program, its impact on the young women it serves, and how Mazzoli and Reid are using their prominence and influence to lift up the next generation of classical composers.